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      Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey opponents ‘submit list of shirts they want after game’ with Premier League icon in big demand

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      REAL MADRID’S Copa del Rey opponents have submitted a list to highlight the players they want to swap shirts with at the end of the game.Los Blancos will take on fourth division Arandina away from home this evening.
      Midfield maestro Luka Modric proved to be the player most in demandCredit: Getty
      Marca obtained a list of the players the Arandina squad would like to swap shirts withCredit: MARCA
      Arandina have never been above the third tier of Spanish football in their 37-year-history.
      They’ll welcome 14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid to a sold out Estadio El Montecillo in the round of 32.
      The club saw off Real Murcia before producing an upset against La Liga side Cadiz in the second round.
      Playing Real Madrid is something that many of these players have only dreamed of and as a result there is a clamour to get their hands on an opposition player’s shirt.
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      Jude Bellingham has been Madrid’s star man this season, scoring 17 goals in 22 games and yet he was not the most requested player of the Real Madrid XI.
      Three players wanted Belligham’s shirt, with two opting for Toni Kroos and Vinicius Jr.
      But 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric was the most requested shirt by far.
      Nine players listed the Croatian as the player they most want to swap shirts with.
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      Arandina’s goalkeeper Adri kept the goalkeeper union strong by requesting to swap shirts with Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      And forward Atomo said that Nacho Fernandez was top of his list so that he could gift the shirt to his sister.
      Arandina captain Jorge Gonzalez said: “In the locker room I proposed the idea of ​​trying to get as many shirts as possible because at the end of the day everyone is going to want the same shirt.
      “And I think the beauty of this match is having a memory. If Madrid can provide us with more t-shirts, welcome. More

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      Chelsea line up January transfer for £20m Athletic Bilbao defender Aitor Paredes with Blues’ star centre-back set to go

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      CHELSEA are looking to bring Athletic Bilbao defender Aitor Paredes in to strengthen their backline this month.Blues defenders have struggled for both form and fitness this year with both Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah missing the entirety of the season so far with injury.
      Paredes scored in his last game for Athletic ClubCredit: EPA
      Benoit Badiashile is also out with muscle fatigue with the Blues struggling for clean sheets.
      Chelsea have already seen a deal for Benfica’s 20-year-old centre-back Antonio Silva fail but have wasted no time in turning their attentions to Paredes instead.
      SunSport understand that Chelsea have sent a scout to watch Paredes, 23, seven times this season, including in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Sevilla, where he scored the second goal of the game.
      Paredes is a product of Athletic Club’s academy and has become a stalwart at the heart of the side’s defence.
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      The Basque club are currently fourth in LaLiga and on course for a spot in the Champions League next season.
      Chelsea value Paredes’ ability to pass the ball out from the back alongside his strong athletic profile.
      The player is known for both his strength and recovery pace and looks set to earn a call-up to the Spanish national team for the upcoming Euros.
      SunSport understands Chelsea have asked Athletic Club’s board to set a price but they have so far been reluctant to do so.
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      A look at Paredes’ stats this seasonCredit: The Sun
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      The defender is contracted at the club until 2025 and could be available for around £20million.
      Paredes has already been approached by Real Madrid this month, with Inter Milan also showing an interest.
      Chelsea could be forced to move quickly for Paredes with two of their defenders being linked with a move away from the Bridge.
      Thiago Silva, 39, has been linked with a free transfer back to his old club Fluminense, where he started his career.
      And Trevoh Chalobah could reunite with old manager Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich, who are also trying to sign Tottenham’s Eric Dier. More

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      Chelsea outcast David Datro Fofana ‘lined up for shock transfer to LaLiga giants’ with star to be recalled from loan

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      SEVILLA are ready to make a January loan swoop for Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana, according to reports.The Ivorian, 21, has spent the first half of the season at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.
      David Datro Fofana joined Chelsea from Molde 12 months agoCredit: Getty
      The striker has spent the first half of the season on loan at Union BerlinCredit: Reuters
      He has netted just twice in 17 appearances, with Union having slumped to 15th in the table.
      Fofana was suspended by the German side in October after reacting angrily to being substituted against Napoli in the Champions League.
      The forward snubbed a handshake from his manager Urs Fischer and had to be consoled on the bench.
      He was subsequently banned by his club for a week, with Fischer sacked the following month.
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      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla want to bring Fofana to Spain for the second half of the campaign.
      The reigning Europa League winners are hoping to bolster their front line, having so far endured an underwhelming campaign.
      Quique Sanchez Flores’ side are 16th in LaLiga, just one point above the relegation zone.
      Fofana joined Chelsea from Molde in an £8million deal 12 months ago.
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      He made four appearances for the Blues last term before being sent to Union Berlin.
      The 5ft 11in ace bagged his first goal for Union in a 1-1 Champions League draw with Napoli in November.
      He finally got off the mark in the Bundesliga by scoring against Koln in the last game before the winter break last month.
      Fofana has been capped three times by the Ivory Coast but has failed to make the cut for their 2024 Africa Cup of Nations squad. More

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      I played with Real Madrid stars Gareth Bale and Luka Modric… but Barcelona legend is my greatest team-mate

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      IT’S not easy overlooking Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Brazil’s Ronaldo.But former Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes has done just that in picking his greatest ever team-mate.
      Real Madrid icons Luka Modric and Gareth Bale were among the superstars who keeper Heurelho Gomes played alongside at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Ronaldinho is the best team-mate Gomes had with BrazilCredit: Getty
      Ex-Brazil, PSV, Spurs and Watford stopper Gomes found it tough to single out just one star as the bestCredit: Getty
      And the Brazilian admits he agonised before singling out Barcelona legend Ronaldinho.
      But it’s not meant as a snub to Real Madrid icons Bale and Modric.
      Gomes played behind the two at Spurs – but found it too tough to separate all the exciting talents he played with at club level.
      The ex-PSV and Watford stopper, 42, told talkSPORT: “I am unfair if I say just one.
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      “But to not be unfair with the others that I played with at club level I am going to say at international level – Ronaldinho.
      “Not a bad player, not a bad player!”
      Ronaldinho, 43, won the Ballon d’Or, LaLiga twice and the Champions League during his exhilarating spell at Barca from 2003-08.
      The mesmeric attacker also featured for PSG and AC Milan, as well as netting 33 times in 97 games for Brazil.
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      In contrast, former Barcelona and Real striker Ronaldo, 47, is a double Ballon d’Or winner, also lifting the World Cup in 2004 and 2002 on the way to 62 goals in 98 internationals.
      Meanwhile, 172-cap Croatian Modric is still playmaking for Real aged 38.
      The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has tasted LaLiga glory three times and Champions League success on five occasions since moving from Spurs to Spain 12 years ago.
      Welsh winger Bale, 34, shared all of Modric’s Real trophy joy but retired as a player last year after a short spell with Los Angeles FC. More

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      I’m a Spain legend – now I’m preparing to risk my life as a BULLFIGHTER

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      SPAIN legend Joaquin is ready to become a bullfighter after hanging up his boots.The former Real Betis star retired in April last year at the grand old age of 41.
      Joaquin has been training with bullfightersCredit: Getty
      He has since moved upstairs and has a role at board level, though cheekily lured fans into thinking he had returned to playing just before the new year with a traditional festive prank in the press.
      Joaquin has been busy in retirement and intends to stay that way, with the former winger training almost daily with bullfighters.
      He is now preparing for his first event, which takes place in his home town El Puerto de Santa María according to Spanish outlet AS.
      Joaquin has had a passion for bullfighting for several years and even invited several matadors to his wedding.
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      His uncle took him to classes to train to be a bullfighter when he was growing up, but football took over as Joaquin dedicated his time to Real Betis’ academy.
      He ended up making 528 appearances for the LaLiga side over two spells.
      And towards the end of his second stint at the club he celebrated a goal against Osasuna by dancing with a cape “borrowed” from legendary bullfighter Francisco Rivera Ordonez.
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      His team-mate Dani remarked: “Joaquin was the one leading the way in the celebrations.
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      “That is the way he is — with his jokes and everything. We had a very good time, as we always did. The truth is Joaquin would make a very good bullfighter.” More

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      Newcastle ‘identify Eddie Howe replacement as they seriously consider move for little-known LaLiga manager’

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      NEWCASTLE are interested in making Girona boss Michel their next manager, according to reports.The Toon are on a dismal run of seven defeats in eight matches in all competitions.
      Girona manager Michel has impressed this seasonCredit: EPA
      Eddie Howe has overseen a desperate run of formCredit: Getty
      The awful string of results has seen Eddie Howe’s injury-hit side crash out of the Champions League and League Cup – while falling to ninth in the Premier League.
      Howe, 46, guided Newcastle to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years by finishing fourth last term.
      But with this season so far not going to plan, Toon chiefs are said to be looking elsewhere.
      According to Spanish outlet Marca, the Magpies are “seriously” considering a move for Girona manager Michel.
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      The 48-year-old has attracted plenty of interest with the astounding job he is doing at the Catalan club since taking over in 2021.
      Girona are neck and neck with Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga, having picked up an incredible 48 points at the halfway stage of the season.
      Last night’s epic late 4-3 win over Atletico Madrid also saw them climb ten points above Catalan rivals Barcelona.
      For the moment, Michel appears to be fully focused on his work at Girona.
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      Ahead of the match against Atletico, he even claimed that he’d feel “hurt” if Aleix Garcia, one of his star men, would opt to leave this month.
      He said: “I get the feeling that Aleix is ​​not going to leave, but it would hurt me regardless of which team he goes to because we would lose him.

      “We are not at the level of Barca. We want to continue growing as a club and to do so we need players of Aleix’s level.
      “It would hurt me because we lose potential, but I have the feeling that he will continue.”
      Spaniard Michel is believed to have two more years remaining on his Girona contract after this season.
      He has previously managed Rayo Vallecano and Huesca.
      Girona defeated Atletico Madrid in a thriller last nightCredit: Rex
      Newcastle have struggled of late under HoweCredit: Getty More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘sacks’ live-in private chef after discussions with Real Madrid star’s mum

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has reportedly parted ways with his live-in chef Alberto Mastromatteo.The pair linked up at the beginning of the season with Mastromatteo having a reputation for transforming the diet of former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
      Jude Bellingham has reportedly parted company with his live-in chefCredit: Rex
      Bellingham, left, lives with his mum Denise in MadridCredit: Instagram
      The chef lived with Bellingham and his mother in Madrid but the pair have allegedly decided to relieve Mastromatteo of his duties, report Spanish outlet Relevo.
      Mastromatteo’s company Summumm looks after the physical and mental well-being of various top athletes around the world, including Bellingham’s team-mate Eduardo Camavinga.
      He is understood to put his clients on a diet consisting of rice, oats, quinoa, fresh vegetables, fish and some lean meat.
      But the chef also believes in maintaining player morale and occasionally offers up chips or tortilla if necessary.
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      However Bellingham and his mum Denise are reported to have disagreed with his methods.
      Denise is a big influence on the England star, with Bellingham admitting she is to thank for much of his success.
      He said: “The role my mum is playing is massive.
      “I think at the minute it is probably the biggest role of anyone, even probably more than my coaches and managers, to be honest.”
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      Bellingham lives separately from his father Mark as he keeps a close eye on his brother Jobe, but the family were re-united over Christmas.
      Bellingham returned to England and even took in some Sunderland matches to watch his brother in action for the Black Cats. More

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      Mason Greenwood shown straight red card as Getafe implode in LaLiga clash amid transfer interest in Man Utd loanee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Mason Greenwood was shown a straight red card for dissent during Getafe’s La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano this evening.The forward was sent off just after half time, with Getafe trailing 2-0 and already down to ten men.
      Mason Greenwood was sent off during a match against Rayo VallecanoCredit: EPA
      The forward was shown a red card for dissentCredit: Getty

      After appealing for a foul, Greenwood was seen shouting at the referee.
      The official then immediately showed him a red card while pointing to the dugout.
      Reports in Spain suggest Greenwood shouted “f*** off”, in English, towards the official.
      After the match, Getafe manager Jose Bordalas revealed that the ex-Man Utd star was sent off for saying “No me jodas” – a Spanish translation of the insult.
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      Greenwood’s dismissal saw Getafe go down to nine men.
      Juanmi Latasa was sent off in the 40th minute after receiving a second yellow card.
      Getafe then went down to eight midway through the second half when Damian Suarez saw red.
      Rayo Vallecano took the lead on the brink of half time thanks to a goal from Sergio Camello.
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      The striker scored again just after the break to double his team’s advantage.
      Greenwood had started the match on the right wing before being sent off.
      The 22-year-old has scored five goals and provided four assists in 15 games for Getafe since joining on loan from Man Utd at the start of the season.
      He is now being linked with a huge summer transfer.
      SunSport revealed last week that Barcelona want to sign him in a £40million deal.
      The La Liga giants are also willing to give him Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirt.
      Atletico Madrid are also understood to be interested. More